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CMP 40HX
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The CMP 40HX is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $130 for the Radeon RX 5500 XT, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 4.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon RX 5500 XT
CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon RX 5500 XT
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749 | 9,080+4% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+64% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS+46% | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1845 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+64% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Decoder: No vs VCN 2.0.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | No | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 34.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 130W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 180mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 69.8+48% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $130. The CMP 40HX costs 7.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (CMP 40HX) vs 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the CMP 40HX offers 4.4% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $199-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-8% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.9+4% | 69.8 |
| Codename | TU106 | Navi 14 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | December 12 2019 |
| Ranking | #302 | #291 |
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